Dymo LetraTag QX50 Electronic Labelmaker

by DYMO

Product Details

Product Manual [2.63mb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008J7PD
• Item model number: 13835
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 10, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The QX50 expands the LetraTag line with a new look, new functions, and a computer (QWERTY) style keyboard. Uses include labeling items in your kitchen and cupboards, freezer items, crafts and sewing kits, photo albums, tools, and much more. Also, use the QX50 with Dymo's newest fabric iron-on tape, making it easy to identify children's clothing, sports equipment, and other fabric by simply printing, peeling, and ironing. This model prints on 1/2-inch wide LetraTag tape. Batteries and tapes not included.

Features:

• QWERTY keyboard for fast and easy input
• Ergonomic design including a RACE keyboard (Rapid Accented Character Entry), a wide choice of function keys and a cancel key
• Icons that light up when specific print features such as capitals and boxes are activated
• Easy access to an extensive symbol set
• 9-character display
• Fixed length printing
• Additonal copies
• Mirror printing

Product Description

pTo get all the features and conveniences of LetraTag plus a QWERTY keyboard and larger LCD display. Just like LetraTag, the QX50 model is compatible with newest fabric iron-on tape - enabling you to easily identify sports equipment, childrens clothing and other fabric by simply printing, peeling and ironing on the label. /p

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

48 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great label maker for a great price, January 19, 2004

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J. Scalsky (Raleigh, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dymo LetraTag QX50 Electronic Labelmaker (Office Product)

I bought the QX50 to help me get my files more clearly organized, and things like CD cases more neatly labeled. The print size is variable, and I've been able to print a wide range of sizes of type (prior reviewer said he was unable to print larger than 1/8" - he should reread the instructions). I love the fact that not everything needs to be in all caps, and I can print on two lines. The adhesive on the labels seems to be excellent so far, and I really couldn't be happier with my purchase!

44 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice starter label maker, March 28, 2003

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Gary E. Decker (Lyndon, KS USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dymo LetraTag QX50 Electronic Labelmaker (Office Product)

I have always wanted an electronic label maker, so I finally ended up buying the QX50. It has a lot of features that make it nice. It has four different print sizes - the first three are 1/8" height, in varying widths, and the large mode is 3/16" height. It has a two line mode, which shrinks the type so that both lines occupy 3/16" height, combined. It is capable of printing in various type styles, including reversed, which is very handy when using the clear tape which is available. The metallic tape is useful for outdoor applications, and the plastic tape is very versatile. The paper tape is more economical, and handy for labeling folders, etc. I have used this label maker for everything from labeling my mailbox, to video tapes, electrical plugs underneath our aquarium, cable lines coming into our splitter/amplifier, etc.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars pretty good label maker - changed to 5 stars, May 18, 2005

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Matthew Cornell (Amherst, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dymo LetraTag QX50 Electronic Labelmaker (Office Product)

I bought this for implementing 'Getting Things Done' after a bit of on-line research. I chose it because the local selection of tapes was good, and the paper tape is 1/2 the price of plastic, and most of my applications are indoors. I also liked the QWERTY layout and reasonable price.

Update: I found it on sale here for $12.99! (paid $29.99 at Staples because I didn't want to wait.)

Minor quibbles:

o If the batteries are low the print constrast is not good. (Their web site cleared this up.)

o Tape choices at local store not great - black on white paper, black on clear plastic, black on white plastic. But still worth it.

o You have to push the keys all the way down, and pause between presses or they don't take. Plus, there's no sound for feedback.

o It took a while to figure out why I couldn't get the largest size to take - 'error 2'. Turns out you can't have any characters inputted to select it!